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Wakulla, NC
Census-designated place in Robeson County, North Carolina.
Population
142
Land area
0.9sq mi
People per sq mi
165
ZIP codes
0
Wakulla and its ZIP codes
Wakulla at a glance
- Wakulla is 25% less dense than North Carolina as a whole.
Local data for Wakulla, NC
Counts from official public data
Economy and federal money
Jobs, pay, income and spending are for Robeson County. PPP loans are for Wakulla.
Unemployment rate
5.1%
Aug 2026, -0.7 pts in a year
Average annual pay
$47,214
37,260 jobs, 2025
Income per person
$46,550
BEA, 2024
Federal spending
$958M
FY 2026, $8,222 per person
Environment and hazard risk
Wakulla, NC, from FEMA, NOAA and EPA
Natural hazard risk
Relatively Moderate
Top: strong wind
Storm events since 1996
597
Countywide, mostly thunderstorm wind
Flood insurance policies
998
2.6% of homes, county
July high / Jan low
92° / 34°F
40.2 inches of rain a year
Health statistics
Share of adults in Wakulla, NC, CDC PLACES estimates
Obesity
48.9%
U.S. 33.3% +15.6 pts
Diabetes
19.5%
U.S. 12.1% +7.4 pts
Smoking
30.2%
U.S. 12.8% +17.4 pts
Uninsured (18-64)
15.4%
U.S. 11.1% +4.3 pts
Cities near Wakulla
| Name | Distance | Land area (sq mi) |
|---|---|---|
| Red SpringsTown | 4.4 mi | 3.5 |
| ProspectCensus-designated place | 4.6 mi | 3.9 |
| MaxtonTown | 6.9 mi | 2.7 |
| ShannonCensus-designated place | 7.5 mi | 1 |
| WagramTown | 8.9 mi | 1.5 |
| PembrokeTown | 8.9 mi | 3.2 |
| RennertTown | 10 mi | 1.1 |
| BowmoreCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 3.3 |
| DundarrachCensus-designated place | 10 mi | 1.3 |
| Lumber BridgeTown | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| RexCensus-designated place | 12 mi | 0.7 |
| LaurinburgCity | 13 mi | 12.5 |
| RaefordCity | 13 mi | 4.3 |
| RaemonCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 4.3 |
| ElrodCensus-designated place | 13 mi | 5.3 |
| Silver CityCensus-designated place | 14 mi | 1.5 |
Frequently asked questions
- What county is Wakulla, NC in?
- Wakulla is in Robeson County, North Carolina.
- What is the population of Wakulla, NC?
- About 142 people live in Wakulla, based on American Community Survey 5-year estimates.
- What cities are near Wakulla?
- Nearby places include Red Springs (4.4 mi), Prospect (4.6 mi), Maxton (6.9 mi), Shannon (7.5 mi), Wagram (8.9 mi).
Source: U.S. Census Bureau (TIGER/Line boundaries, American Community Survey) · Data as of 12/31/2023